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The AC in my apartment in Jumeirah Village Circle has been leaking a little for a couple of months, and now I’ve found patches of black and green mold on the wall behind the bedroom curtain. My husband and I have both had a constant stuffy nose and itchy eyes for weeks, and it’s getting worse. Is this mold definitely the cause of our symptoms, and who should I call to get it properly cleaned in Dubai?
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Persistent stuffy nose and itchy eyes are common reactions to mold exposure, particularly in a confined space like a bedroom. The combination of a leaking AC unit and visible mold growth strongly suggests it is the cause of your symptoms, as the constant moisture creates an ideal environment for spores to proliferate and circulate.
In Dubai's humid climate, AC condensate leaks are a primary cause of indoor mold. The moisture from the leak, combined with the lack of sunlight and air circulation behind the curtain, allows mold to establish itself on the wall. This is a serious case requiring professional remediation, not just a surface clean. You must call a certified mold remediation specialist, not a general handyman or AC cleaning service. A proper company will first conduct an inspection to assess the extent of the hidden damage, likely inside the wall cavity. They will then contain the area, remove the affected porous materials (like drywall or insulation), use HEPA filtration to capture airborne spores, and treat the area with EPA-approved antimicrobials. Crucially, they must fix the source of the moisture—the leaking AC unit—or the mold will return. For verification, choose a provider that offers before-and-after testing from an accredited microbiology lab to confirm the spore count has returned to a safe level. This documented proof is your assurance the problem was resolved correctly. |
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